OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Mrs. Shirley Ann Butson

Mrs. Shirley Ann Butson

August 31, 2016

Mrs. Shirley Ann Butson, age 74 of Trenton, went home to be with Our Lord at 3am Wednesday morning August 31, 2016. Loving wife of Rev. Dr. Billy K. Butson D.D. for 52 wonderful years. If you knew her, you loved her. She is survived by two sons, Anthony A. Butson and Gregory D. (Michelle) Butson, a stepson William...

Phyllis I. Proud

Phyllis I. Proud

August 31, 2016

Phyllis was born on June 14, 1936 in Sylva, North Carolina and passed peacefully on August 31, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 80. Loving mom of Jeff Proud, Steven Proud and Michelle Proud (Phil Hylander). Proud grandma of Cody Proud. Dearest sister of Margaret (the late Dewey) Henry and the late Richard Henry. Dearest sister-in-law...

James A. Verdone

James A. Verdone

August 30, 2016

Verdone, James A., age 91 of Allen Park, passed away on August 30th, 2016. A memorial gathering will be held Sunday September 18th, from 2-430pm, at The Allen Park Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. A memorial service will be held immediately following the gathering.

Doris E. Darcy

Doris E. Darcy

August 30, 2016

Darcy, Doris E., age 81, August 30, 2016, of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Michael (Margo), Coleen (Michael) Bender, Timothy, Kathleen (David) Paulus and Nancy (Steve) Plohg. Also survived by her grandchildren Kathleen, Shannon, Kelly, Megan, Erin, Molly, Darcy, Kelsey, Brian, Lindsey and Chelsea; her brother Raymond Zuke and her sister-in-law Barbara Zuke...

Leo R. Bartolo

Leo R. Bartolo

August 30, 2016

Bartolo, Leo R., age 63, August 30, 2016 of Taylor, MI. He is survived by his wife Gayle; his children Chris (Melissa) Bartolo, Scott Bartolo, Cathy (Brian) Martin, Christine Carnes, Kristi Sosnowski, Michael (Tiffany) Sosnowski, Jeffrey (Karen) Sosnowski and Sara (Robert) Dockett; his sister Carolyn Cumberledge; 16 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. A Memorial Gathering celebrating Leo's life will...

Hope Diane Kunkle

Hope Diane Kunkle

August 29, 2016

Hope Diane Kunkle ; age 68, August 29, 2016 of Southgate. Beloved wife of Ray. Loving mom of Angie Kibler, Nate (Kim) and the late Rachelle. Dear granina of Amanda, Alicia, Megan, Olivia, Cheyanne, Amber and Autumn. Also survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Donations in memory of Hope may be made to the donor's charity of choice....

Jean I. Bednorek

Jean I. Bednorek

August 29, 2016

Jean I. Bednorek ; age 92, August 29, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late William "Bill". Loving mom of Lisa (David) Huggins. Dearest grandma of Jennifer (William) Patterson & Dana Gimmey and great-grandma of Alyssa, Regan, Makayden, Brian and William. Dear sister of Betty Ball. Preceded in death by 6 sisters and 2 brothers. Also survived by...

Mrs. Anne Konkoly Putz

Mrs. Anne Konkoly Putz

August 29, 2016

Anne Konkoly Putz was born March 9, 1917 in MacDonaldton, PA to Steven and Anna Konkoly. She was married to her husband Joe for 66 years before he passed in 2003. They had four children Elayne, Shirley, Dorothy, and Joe. Included in her family are Pat, Ray, Llonda, and Roger. She shared her love with 10 grandchildren, their spouses,...

Allan J. Trezona

Allan J. Trezona

August 28, 2016

Trezona, Allan J. Age 74, of Lincoln Park. August 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Jean for 40 years. Loving father of Kimberly (Neil) Plonka, Kellie (Eric) Magda, William (Tifanee) Trezona. Proud grandpa of Neil, Sarah, Andrew, Macie, Laney, Alex and Savannah. Great grandpa of Liam and Kendall. Dear brother of Robert (Jeanine) Trezona, Dennis (Nancy) Trezona and Diane (Donald)...

David M. Guyon

David M. Guyon

August 27, 2016

Guyon, David M., age 65 of Riverview, passed away August 27th, 2016. Beloved son of the late Joseph F. Guyon, M.D. and Mary Ann Guyon, M.D. Dearly loved brother of Richard (Sally) Guyon, Mark Guyon, Paul Guyon, Anne Marie (Don) Russell and the late Gregory C. (Nancy) Guyon, M.D. Also survived by his children Jeff, Amy and Kevin. And...

Helen Antol

Helen Antol

August 26, 2016

Antol, Helen, age 85, August 26, 2016, of Riverview, MI. She is survived by her siblings Ethel (Earl) Palk, Isabelle (the late James) Bowden, Roberta (the late Stanley) Madeya and Yolanda (Jay) Yarnell; many nieces and nephews. Contributions in memory of Helen's life may be made to American Hungarian Reformed Church, 9901 Allen Road, in Allen Park, MI 48101...

Phyllis M. Darden

Phyllis M. Darden

August 25, 2016

Darden, Phyllis M., age 66 of Allen Park, passed away August 25th, 2016. Beloved mother of Clatice, James (Terri), and Antoine (Veronica). Cherished sister of Sylvia (Christopher). Visitation will be Tuesday August 30th, from 2-9pm at The Allen Park Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. A celebration of life will be held that night at 7pm.

Vera J. Callihan

Vera J. Callihan

August 24, 2016

Callihan, Vera J. Age 99. Entered Heaven's Glory on August 24, 2016 of Riverview and formerly of Melvindale. Beloved wife of the late Glenn H. Loving mom of Harold (Clare), David (Donna) and Joyce (Les) Syring. Dearest grandma of Kathy Gimson, Denise Callihan, Scott Callihan, Erin (Jimmy) Johnson, Kimberly (Bill) DeMonde, Jennifer (Steve) Osterhout, Les, Jr. (Laura) Syring, Rebecca...

Joan Carr

Joan Carr

August 24, 2016

Carr, Joan G., age 80 formally of Taylor, passed away August 24th, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother to Richard(Mila), Jeannice, Laurie(Jerry), Theresa(Darryl), Ruth Anne(Andy), and John(Nicky). Caring grandmother to 16 grandchildren, and great grandmother to 18 great grandchildren. Cherished sister of Caroline Thomas, Ernest Gravlin, the late Calvin Gravlin, and the late Paul Gravlin. Visitation...

Martha Ann Harris

Martha Ann Harris

August 23, 2016

Martha A. Harris—February 18, 1957 – August 23, 2016. Martha was a sassy woman, with an infectious laugh and a love for chocolate, comfy slippers, and four-legged friends. And she was one hell of a warrior. She battled Multiple Sclerosis for over 30 years and made the decision to survive using grace, humor and courage. Martha married her first...

E. Irma Endres

E. Irma Endres

August 23, 2016

Endres, E. Irma. Age 93. Went home to be with her Lord on August 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving mom of Arthur C. (Susan), Shirley Doty and Dolores (Dennis) Gekiere. Dearest grandmother of Michelle (Greg), Rob (Lindsay), Stephanie (Tony), Melissa (Steve), Steve (Dena), Doug and Lindsay (Scott). Sweet great grandmother of Emily, Madison, Matthew, Jacob,...

August 'Gus' Cesari

August 'Gus' Cesari

August 23, 2016

Cesari, August "Gus", age 97, August 23, 2016 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Ethlyn for 50 years. He is survived by his siblings Daniel (Helen) Cesari and Helen Adeline; many nieces and nephews; his best friend Amy (her son, Donovan) Yesnach.

Chance W. Furrow

Chance W. Furrow

August 22, 2016

Born in Monroe, Chance was the son of Lonnie Furrow and Judith Prajzner. A graduate of Dundee High School, he had worked as a Meat Cutter at one time. Chance also worked as a Police Officer in Elmore, Ohio, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, but his greatest joy in life was spending time with his son. Chance leaves to...

Rose Anna Dempsey

Rose Anna Dempsey

August 21, 2016

Dempsey, Rose Anna. Age 67. August 21, 2016 of Brownstown. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Cherished mother of Georgiana. Proud grandma of Vincenzo. Dearest sister of Everett, Cecil and Susan. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brother's Jr and Tommy. Visitation Thursday 5 – 8 pm at The Trenton Chapel...

Sally O'Keefe

Sally O'Keefe

August 21, 2016

O'Keefe, Sally, age 71 of Southgate, passed away August 21st, 2016. She was cherished by numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. She was a member and dedicated volunteer at St. Pius Catholic Church, and was a Trenton High School graduate, class of 1962. Visitation will be Monday, from 12-9pm, with a rosary at 7pm, at The Allen Park Chapel...